Travelling from New York to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
When looking for a flight from New York to Sao Paulo, there's a good selection of airports you can start your trip from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are among New York's main options.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are Sao Paulo's major entry points.
The average time for a direct New York to Sao Paulo flight is 9 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is one hour ahead of New York.
With 21 flights a week between the two airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is the busiest route. Hop on the first flight from New York to Sao Paulo with LATAM Airlines at 17:30. If you prefer to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest departure from JFK to GRU is with Delta Air Lines at 23:00.
For a stress-free start to your trip, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your New York to Sao Paulo flight.
Getting away during a peak time like July? Popular periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can add an hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Sao Paulo
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Flying from New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
If you're searching for a direct flight from New York to Sao Paulo, you can depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Fly from JFK to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) without any stops.
Choose from a variety of airlines offering direct New York to Sao Paulo plane tickets with departures from JFK, including:
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing New York to Sao Paulo flights leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
JFK is around 19 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from New York to Sao Paulo or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
74.1% of flights that leave from John F. Kennedy International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can catch a direct flight from New York to Sao Paulo leaving from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Start your journey at EWR and hop off the plane at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
Book a direct New York to Sao Paulo plane ticket with United Airlines. This is one of the leading airlines operating this route out of EWR.
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your New York to Sao Paulo flight. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your list. Whatever you choose to do, check out these options between Newark Liberty International Airport and Sao Paulo:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
EWR is about 14 kilometres from central New York. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from New York to Sao Paulo, kick back in one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.3%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport land on time.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Book a ticket from New York to Sao Paulo out of LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between LGA and Sao Paulo are:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The journey to LGA from the centre of New York is around 1 hour by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 25 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near LaGuardia Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early New York to Sao Paulo flight:
LGA has an on-time performance rate of 80.0%. This means the majority of its flights arrive at their destination as expected and your travel plans stay on track.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
Arriving in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The distance from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo is roughly 21 kilometres. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from New York to Sao Paulo, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near GRU:
Follow your own route with a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and venture far and wide through Sao Paulo and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) is around 8 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. After your flight from New York to Sao Paulo, it takes approximately 15 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
The journey will take about 35 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to call home for the night near VCP. Tuck yourself in after your New York to Sao Paulo flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Forget about public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Grab a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare rates and availability from Foco, Localiza and Movida.
Snap up the best price by reserving your ride from CGH three weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Set off for the city centre after your flight from New York to Sao Paulo has touched down. Central Sao Paulo is around 80 kilometres from Viracopos Airport (VCP) and takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to reach by cab or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Whether you're after a compact for a solo getaway or a spacious SUV to fit the whole crew comfortably, you'll find the ideal Viracopos Airport rental car for your needs. Browse the range of wheels available here from suppliers such as Foco, Localiza and Movida.
Around four weeks ahead of your flight from New York to Sao Paulo is a good time to secure your vehicle from VCP. You're more likely to land a better deal or even pick up some early bird discounts.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from New York to Sao Paulo. July is the most popular month to visit Sao Paulo. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book a New York to Sao Paulo ticket departing in February if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sao Paulo to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from New York to Sao Paulo in July when temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Sao Paulo
Once you've booked your flight from New York to Sao Paulo, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue are must-visits when exploring Sao Paulo.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Brazil waiting to be discovered. About 499 kilometres north-east of Sao Paulo, a trip to Belo Horizonte will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Curitiba is another sought-after destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. No trip is complete without a visit to Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.
